A rocky stretch near the top of Beardance Trail. (Keith Hammer photos)

Eight Swan Rangers hiked the Beardance Trail above Flathead Lake on Saturday, September 28!

Though the forecast was for rain, they made this nice autumn hike high and dry!

The Beardance Trail starts from Hwy 35 and offers nice views of Flathead Lake!

Huckleberry bushes have turned red for autumn!

A strikingly beautiful leaf along the trail!

A couple Rangerettes found a Fun Guy along the trail!

The Swan Rangers rock out during lunch!

The Swan Rangers meet every Saturday at the Echo Lake Cafe for breakfast at 7:30, leaving at 8:30 for a partial day outing in the northern Swan Mountains and foothills.

They carpool from the Swan River School parking lot next to the Cafe.

When hiking in bear country, remember to carry bear spray and avoid the 3-D's: dawn, dusk, and darkness.

Everyone is welcome!